An Italian friend decided to have a few people over to her home so they could try some Polenta dishes. Most of us had never eaten it though some had eaten grits, a similar dish. Polenta is made with ground cornmeal, boiled in water for an hour or longer and stirred constantly. It becomes like a thick porridge and it can be cut in squares or spread thin like a pizza crust. Sauce can be poured over the pieces. I read that in Northern Italy Polenta is preferred instead of dough.
My favorite was the polenta pizza with ground pork, onions, red pepper, mushrooms and some asparagus. The other dish was small rectangles with mashed potatoes in a delicious sauce. Of course, she also had her famous meatballs and the Italian green been and garbanzo salad.
Our hostess brought out Italian cookies and one of the ladies brought a Red Velvet Cake, loaded with cherries and decorated with whipped cream. Wine, food, the delicious desserts and great company helped pass the three hours spent at the Polenta Party!
What a fun idea for a party!
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